By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia
The Eggon Cultural and Development Association (ECDA) has called on the federal government and Kano State authorities to urgently arrest and prosecute those responsible for the killing of CSP Baba Ali Mohammed, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano, who was lynched by a mob in Kano.
CSP Mohammed, an indigene of Nasarawa State, was attacked by angry youths and later died from his injuries in the hospital. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and deep mourning across the Eggon nation.
Speaking in Lafia, the President of ECDA Worldwide, Mr. Mandy David-Abuluya, condemned the killing and demanded swift justice.
“The brutal assassination of CSP Mohammed is unacceptable. We urge the Inspector General of Police and the Kano State Government to investigate and bring the attackers to justice without delay,” the ECDA said in a statement.
The group described the murder as part of a dangerous trend of mob violence targeting law enforcement and warned that the nation’s safety is at stake.
“If those who risk their lives to protect us are not safe, what hope is there for the rest of us?” the group asked.
The ECDA also extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late officer, the Aren Eggon, the Nasarawa State Government, and the Nigeria Police Force. They called on authorities to support the fallen officer’s family with full educational scholarships for his children up to university level.
“This is the least we can do to honour his sacrifice and assure other officers that their service will not be forgotten,” the statement said.
The association linked CSP Mohammed’s murder to broader issues of youth unrest, lack of jobs, religious extremism, and ethnic intolerance, warning that unless these are tackled, more such tragedies will follow.
“We’ve seen this before with the killing of Bako Angbashim, another Eggon DPO in Rivers State. We can’t let it keep happening.”
The ECDA called on all levels of government to protect both security personnel and ordinary citizens, urging bold reforms to stop violence at its roots.
“Nigeria must protect its protectors. Without peace, there can be no progress,” they concluded.
